2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. 2025 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid Review

Picture of the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2026 Chevrolet
Silverado 1500

MSRP*: $36,900 to $71,700
See details & photos

Find Your Best Price Today!

Picture of the 2025 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid

2025 Toyota
Tacoma Hybrid

MSRP*: $46,720 to $64,135
See details & photos

Find Your Best Price Today!

MPG - City 14 - 20 MPG 22 - 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy 16 - 23 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 2 - 6 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 62.9 - 89.1 ft3 Info not available
Engine
  • 305-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
  • 310-hp, 2.7-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 420-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 323-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 326-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 305 - 355 hp 323 - 326 hp
Towing Capacity 8,800 - 13,300 lbs 5,950 - 6,000 lbs
Exterior Length 210.9 - 242.4 in 213.0 - 227.4 in
Exterior Width 81.1 - 81.2 in 77.9 - 79.9 in
Leg Room Front 44.5 in
Rear 35.2 - 43.4 in
Front 41.8 in
Rear 33.7 in
Head Room Front 43.0 - 43.1 in
Rear 39.9 - 40.1 in
Front 38.0 - 39.7 in
Rear 38.4 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the extended cab will be able to stretch out a lot more with the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 than the Toyota Tacoma Hybrid. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 will be a favorite with tall drivers and their passengers, since it has much greater head- and legroom than the Toyota Tacoma Hybrid.

Convenience
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Toyota Tacoma Hybrid, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Toyota Tacoma Hybrid.

Dimensions
Since the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is much wider than the Toyota Tacoma Hybrid, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Toyota Tacoma Hybrid.

Handling
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a significantly larger turning radius than the Toyota Tacoma Hybrid, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is clearly the choice over the Toyota Tacoma Hybrid for pulling heavy loads. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a little less horsepower than the Toyota Tacoma Hybrid.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 does a much better job of transmitting the horsepower of the engine to the wheels than the Toyota Tacoma Hybrid.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit the same number of people in the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 as you will the Toyota Tacoma Hybrid.